Abstract
When English learners (ELs) are presented with opportunities to participate in enrichment activities, their motivation to learn and their performance mimic those of their non-EL peers. Opportunities that offer authentic engagement and challenge student thinking bring together learners of all profiles to show that their true ability is more than that observed through a lens of standardized test scores. EL academic outcomes can be negatively impacted by limited opportunities offered within academic settings as a result of perceived differences. This text challenges the perspective of standard, remedial English learning program models and calls for a model that truly builds on ELs’ abilities through enrichment and authentic engagement.
Recommended Citation
Karac, N. (2022). Closing the Opportunity Gap: A Story of English Learners and Their True Ability. Journal of English Learner Education. (14)1.
Retrieved from https://stars.library.ucf.edu/jele/vol14/iss1/1
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